Another year, another WWE 2K game. Yes, 2K has decided to go back to the yearly release of its ever-so-popular wrestling games. To be fair, fans of the wrestling game enjoy playing these games a lot not because they can play as their favorite wrestler, but because they get to play or more so wrestle with their friends in the online co-op and split screen games.
So, what’s new with the WWE 2K24 and why should you, a wrestling fan, get the game for your console or platform?
Here is everything you need to know about the brand-new wrestling game from 2K – WWE 2K24.
Let’s get started.
Want to know all the details about the upcoming game from 2K? You’ve come to the right place. From the release date to the game edition to the pre-order details and platform, this is your one-stop for everything WWE 2K24 related.
WWE 2K24 – Announcement and Release Date
On the 22nd of January, 2024, 2K announced its newest wrestling game from the WWE franchise. Besides making social media posts, fans also checked out the game’s announcement trailer. You can check out the trailer by heading over to YouTube.
Concerning the release date for WWE 2K24, the game is set to be released on the 8th of March, 2024 which also happens to be International Women’s Day.
WWE 2K24 – Publisher and Developer
The team behind WWE 2K24 is still the same. You have 2K as the publisher for the game and Visual Concepts as the developer for the new WWE game. Apart from just developing the game of the WWE 2K franchise, they also have other titles under their belt such as NBA 2K24 and LEGO 2K Drive.
WWE 2K24 – Trailer and Gameplay
Apart from the announcement trailer, there is no other trailer or teaser released by 2K for WWE 2K24. However, concerning gameplay, you can expect the same from what you have seen with WWE 2K23 and its previous games. While the game has all of your favorite wrestlers and the game does, WWE 2K24 brings new packs to the table.
With Wrestlemania turning 40 years this year, WWE 2K24 comes with a special 40-year edition. This is a great way for fans of the wrestling game to enjoy the 40 years of nonstop wrestling entertainment put on by their favorite wrestlers. With WWE 2K24, you will be able to play through new match types such as Guest Referee, Casket, Gauntlet, and even the favorite, Ambulance Matches.
WWE 2K24 also continues with the MyRise game mode that lets you raise your character to become the ultimate champion in the WWE universe thanks to two career arcs and interesting storylines. There is nothing more interesting than training up your wrestler to become the ultimate winner and the best of the WWE universe.
WWE 2K24 also continues with the MyGM game mode. Becoming a general manager is easy, but to be the best? You need to work it out hard. MyGM lets you go head-to-head with rival managers in the fight for the top seat. You choose to manage different matches, trade superstars, bring in brand sponsorships as wella s make big decisions with deals and contracts.
WWE 2K24 System Requirements
Now, when it comes to the system requirements for WWE 2K24, the developers have yet to reveal this information. Given that you can already pre-order the game for your Windows PC and other supported platforms and with the release date nearing, this information should have been made available right away.
However, one thing we can be sure of is that the system requirements for WWE 2K24 should be similar to those of WWE 2K23.
Let’s take a glance at what the minimum and reopened system requirements could be for the WWE 2K24 based on the previous year’s game.
Minimum System Requirements (based on WWE 2K23)
- OS: Windows 10 64 bit
- CPU: Intel Core i53550 or AMD FX 8150
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForceGTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 80 GB
Recommended System Requirements (based on WWE 2K23)
- OS: Windows 10 64 bit
- CPU: Intel Core i7 4790 or AMD FX 8350
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: version 12
- Storage: 80 GB
Take system requirements with a pinch of salt as these are the requirements that more or less would be perfect for WWE 2K24. However, it is important to note that using an SSD and installing the game to it would give you a much better performance when compared to installing the game to the traditional storage media such as HDDs.
WWE 2K24 – Pre-Order and Game Editions
WWE 2K24 comes in three different editions for you to buy. You can go ahead with the standard edition which contains the base game Good if you do not want to spend too much money for a repetitive game or if you simply just want to enjoy the game without all the frills and other things.
Next, we have the Deluxe Edition of the game. The Deluxe Edition of WWE 2K24 has a ton of things that you get. Here is what you get.
- Deluxe Edition Bonus Pack featuring Gold MyFACTION cards and alternate attires for Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair.
- Nightmare Family Pack featuring Undashing Cody Rhodes with his iconic cowl and mask, vintage ‘76 Dusty Rhodes and ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham, Stardust, and an exclusive MyFACTION character of the Mattel ‘Defining Moments’ Bruised Cody Rhodes action figure with Gold MyFACTION card, Dusty Rhodes ’76 MyFACTION card, and Pharaoh Manager card.
- Season Pass features five post-launch DLC character packs, including the MyRISE Mega-Boost and Supercharger packs.
- 3 Day Early Access
Coming to the last and final edition of the WWE 2K24 game, we have the WWE 2K24 – 40 years of Wrestlemania edition. This is a special edition that commemorates the 40 years of WWE. This is the best edition to get if you are a massive WWE fan.
Here is a list of everything that you get when you get the 40 years of Wrestlemania edition.
- Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition Bonus Pack, available Summer 2024, featuring the WrestleMania 40 Arena, as well as Gold MyFACTION cards, and alternate WrestleMania attires for Triple H (WM 30), Rhea Ripley (WM 36), ‘Macho King’ Randy Savage (WM 6), Charlotte Flair (WM 32), and Rey Mysterio (WM 22).
- Deluxe Edition Bonus Pack featuring Gold MyFACTION cards and alternate attires for Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair.
- Nightmare Family Pack featuring Undashing Cody Rhodes with his iconic cowl and mask, vintage ‘76 Dusty Rhodes and ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham, Stardust, and an exclusive MyFACTION character of the Mattel ‘Defining Moments’ Bruised Cody Rhodes action figure with Gold MyFACTION card, Dusty Rhodes ‘76 MyFACTION card, and Pharaoh Manager card.
- Season Pass features five post-launch DLC character packs, including the MyRISE Mega-Boost Pack, and SuperCharger Pack.
- Showcase Superstar Unlock automatically unlocks all playable Superstars from the 2K Showcase of the Immortals.
- 3 Day Early Access
When you pre-order any edition of the game no matter what platform you choose, WWE 2K24 is giving you a one-month free subscription to Peacock TV. Do note that this offer is valid for US customers only.
Also, the pre-purchase / purchase needs to be done by the 4th of April 2024. You will have the time to redeem the Peacock TV offer between March 5th, 2024, and 31st May 2024. Also, this is only valid for new Peacock TV subscribers who have purchased WWE 2k124. Users will have to get their 2K account linked to Peacock TV to get access to a free month of Peacock TV.
WWE 2K24 Supported Platforms and Cross-Play Support
WWE 2K24 will be available for purchase on the following platforms.
- Windows PC (Steam)
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Nintendo Switch fans will not be able to play WWE 2K24. Instead, you might be able to play the game on handheld gaming devices such as the ASUS ROG Ally, SteamDeck, AyaNeo, Lenovo Legion Go, and numerous Windows-powered gaming handheld devices.
Coming towards cross-play support for WWE 2K24, there is no official word from 2K about supporting this feature. It might look like the 2K would be taking the same route as we saw with WWE 2K23. Players will only be able to play and match with other players on the same platform. It is indeed a shame if cross-play support is dropped from WWE 2K23.
Closing Thoughts
This concludes everything you need to know about the upcoming wrestling game WWE 2K24 which is scheduled for a release on the 8th of March, 2024. There are still a ton of things to be revealed by 2K such as the official system requirements, availability of cloud gaming services, and also whether cross-platform play would be supported or not. Additionally, the roster for WWE 2K24 is also yet to be revealed. This is going to be one of the main things that would make WWE fans want to buy or skip WWE 2K24.
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